AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEU Enlargement Watch: EU member states agreed to close new accession chapters for Albania and Montenegro, including Montenegro’s Chapter 8 “Competition Policy” and Chapter 29 “Customs Union,” while Albania’s first-ever chapter closures include “Science and Research” (25), “Education and Culture” (26) and “External Relations” (30). Digital Rights & Safety: A BIRN report says digital repression is worsening across the Western Balkans and Turkey, with 152 digital rights violations logged in early 2026—often tied to fraud, harmful behavior, and attacks on civic actors. AI for Kids: Türkiye’s first lady Emine Erdoğan pushed for stronger safeguards for children online at a NATO summit roundtable, calling for algorithm transparency and independent audits. Montenegro Environment: Montenegro adopted a Natura 2000 proposal covering about half the country, aiming to lock in long-term protection for habitats and species. Central Banking & Euro Prep: Montenegro’s central bank met Cyprus’ central bank to compare EU integration and Eurosystem readiness, with focus on digital transformation and payment systems. Tech Policy in Practice: The ITU backed Bosnia and Herzegovina’s communications regulator to boost AI, digital public services, and cybersecurity.
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